Freight and Customs Manager

The Freight and Customs Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of K18’s international and domestic freight, imports, customs compliance, and related transportation operations. This role owns the movement of goods between Vendors , Contract manufacturers (CMs), 3PLs, and customers — ensuring shipments are routed on time, in full, and in compliance with all applicable trade, customs, and EU/international regulations. The Freight and Customs Manager partners closely with 3PLs, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and cross-functional teams to Ensure service, optimize freight cost, mitigate risk, and support accurate financial close. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role combining operational ownership of parcel, US trucking and international shipping with strategic oversight of duty drawback, import cost analysis, and customs compliance. 

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and if the location of the job changes.

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